Research Grants
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Population genetics applied to the conservation of rare Myrtaceae species in the Atlantic Forest, Brazil
Project summary:
This project has the main objective to evaluate the genetic structure of populations of three rare Myrtaceae species. It is expected to expand collection records, characterize the genetic diversity and structure; propose updated conservation assessments for each species; and contribute to the conservation of Brazilian endemic flora.
First Name:
Ana Flávia Augustin
Highest degree:
Master
Year obtained:
2021
Applicant Status:
Current student
Brazil
Flowering plants
Relevant publications (minimum 1, maximum 4):
CADDAH, M.K.; AUGUSTIN, A.F. & GOLDENBERG, R. 2020. Deflating Miconia (Melastomataceae) from Eastern Brazil, with 31 new synonyms and other nomenclatural issues. Phytotaxa 468 (3): 283–295.
Applicant Details
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Previous publications
Budget (USD):
1000
Federal University of Santa Catarina
Affiliation:
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Scoring Rubric
Your name:
c1. Scientific Merit
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Scientific impact of the study in the proposed taxonomic group or the flora and funga of a geographic region – up to 10 points
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Contribution to the generation of novel systematic/taxonomic/floristic data – up to 5 points
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Quality and significance of questions being addressed – up to 10 points
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Adequacy of methods for testing the research question (data collection/analysis/use of different tools) – up to 10 points
This proposal scores:
/35
C2. Community Building
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Applicant’s potential for completing goals of the proposal within the time frame, and of professional success (based on CV, considering career stage) – up to 10 points
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Explicit inclusion of (a) the use and generation of collections, and (b) conferring with taxonomic/nomenclatural experts – up to 10 points
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Perceived need where more points are given for applicants from low- or middle-income countries – up to 5 points
This proposal scores:
/25
C3. Broader Impacts
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The proposal will yield durable benefits and be disseminated through publications (e.g., taxonomic revisions, checklists, new data provided for existing databases, websites) – up to 20 points
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The proposal involves taxonomic training, fieldwork, and herbarium visits – up to 10 points
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The proposal involves outreach, mentoring, and mobility exchange – up to 10 points
This proposal scores:
/40